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Pan Roasted Chicken Thighs

Balanced, flavorful, and enjoyable—this recipe has it all.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 6 chicken thighs bone-in, skin on
  • fresh thyme leaves to taste + a couple of sprigs
  • Sea Salt and Freshly Cracked Pepper to taste

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.
  2. Season both sides of the chicken thighs with fresh thyme leaves and sea salt and freshly cracked pepper, to taste.
  3. Heat the oil in an OVEN SAFE large skillet over high heat.
  4. Once the oil is shimmering, add the seasoned chicken thighs skin side down; cover with a splatter screen, and sear skin 8-10 minutes.
  5. Be patient. Don’t try flipping early. It’ll release easily from the pan once it’s ready to flip, but you want to make sure the skin is rendered, crispy, and beautifully golden brown.
  6. Flip the chicken over and add a few sprigs of thyme in the skillet then place into the preheated oven to cook for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
  7. Remove from the oven and serve. Enjoy.